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Waterbury, CT – The Brass City Jazz Fest is back for its sixth year, bringing smooth and contemporary jazz to the heart of downtown Waterbury. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Library Park, 267 Grand Street. Headlining this year’s festival is acclaimed guitarist and producer Adam Hawley, known for his 17 #1 Billboard hits. Joining him are Marqueal Jordan, a Billboard-charting saxophonist and vocalist; Carol Riddick, an internationally renowned songstress; and Jay Rowe, Connecticut’s own internationally known pianist and producer. Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with world-class music, local vendors, delicious food, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Food vendors will include Elle Seafood Fish ‘n’ Chip, Bricins Festival Foods, K&D Grille Chopped Cheese, Southern Tree Restaurant, Paradise Island, Togo Spice Kitchen, and Keith’s Ice Cream Truck. Bar service will be provided by the Mobile Pub (individuals must be 21 years old age and older to enter this area.) Craft and business vendors author Chase Taylor, Francine’s African Accessories, Kellz Kreations, Miscellaneous Boutique, Renewal by Andersen, and Shola Skincare. The Brass City Jazz Fest is hosted and produced by Waterbury’s own Event Chairman Al Taylor of ACT Jams Productions and the Assistant Programmer of SmoothJazz CD 101.9 FM New York in conjunction with the downtown advocacy organization Main Street Waterbury. Taylor is also the curator of “The Groove Show,” a weekly contemporary jazz syndicated radio show. The Harmony Sponsors are Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown, Powerstation, and the Waterbury Arts and Tourism Commission. The Rhythm Sponsors are Eversource and the Republican-American. The Improvisation Sponsor is WATR radio. The Tempo Sponsors are Chapel Memorial Funeral Home, the Connecticut Community Foundation, Corporate Display Specialties, Ion Bank, Kellogg Lodge #5 – Prince Hall Affiliated, Liberty Bank, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Lambda Rho Chapter, and New Opportunities, Inc. The Ensemble Sponsors are Felicia Andrews, Beyond Your Concept, Coldwell Banker Realty, Erika Muik, Fine Fettle, Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union, Jim and Cathy Smith, and Patrick Ridenhour. Plenty of free parking is available in the downtown area. For more information, visit www.brasscityjazzfest.com or contact Al Taylor at altaylor@brasscityjazzfest.com or (203) 525-8420. ###
Waterbury, CT – The Brass City Jazz Fest is back for its sixth year, bringing smooth and contemporary jazz to the heart of downtown Waterbury. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Library Park, 267 Grand Street.
Headlining this year’s festival is acclaimed guitarist and producer Adam Hawley, known for his 17 #1 Billboard hits. Joining him are Marqueal Jordan, a Billboard-charting saxophonist and vocalist; Carol Riddick, an internationally renowned songstress; and Jay Rowe, Connecticut’s own internationally known pianist and producer.
Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with world-class music, local vendors, delicious food, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Food vendors will include Elle Seafood Fish ‘n’ Chip, Bricins Festival Foods, K&D Grille Chopped Cheese, Southern Tree Restaurant, Paradise Island, Togo Spice Kitchen, and Keith’s Ice Cream Truck. Bar service will be provided by the Mobile Pub (individuals must be 21 years old age and older to enter this area.)
Craft and business vendors author Chase Taylor, Francine’s African Accessories, Kellz Kreations, Miscellaneous Boutique, Renewal by Andersen, and Shola Skincare.
The Brass City Jazz Fest is hosted and produced by Waterbury’s own Event Chairman Al Taylor of ACT Jams Productions and the Assistant Programmer of SmoothJazz CD 101.9 FM New York in conjunction with the downtown advocacy organization Main Street Waterbury. Taylor is also the curator of “The Groove Show,” a weekly contemporary jazz syndicated radio show.
The Harmony Sponsors are Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown, Powerstation, and the Waterbury Arts and Tourism Commission. The Rhythm Sponsors are Eversource and the Republican-American. The Improvisation Sponsor is WATR radio.
The Tempo Sponsors are Chapel Memorial Funeral Home, the Connecticut Community Foundation, Corporate Display Specialties, Ion Bank, Kellogg Lodge #5 – Prince Hall Affiliated, Liberty Bank, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Lambda Rho Chapter, and New Opportunities, Inc.
The Ensemble Sponsors are Felicia Andrews, Beyond Your Concept, Coldwell Banker Realty, Erika Muik, Fine Fettle, Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union, Jim and Cathy Smith, and Patrick Ridenhour.
Plenty of free parking is available in the downtown area. For more information, visit www.brasscityjazzfest.com or contact Al Taylor at altaylor@brasscityjazzfest.com or (203) 525-8420.
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